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Paella Party Catering for Toddington events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Toddington and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Toddington?
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it is light in Toddington until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Paella party catering for your party in Toddington
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for leaving dos and retirements and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Parties around Toddington are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Toddington (BN17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Where we can cook in Toddington
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Toddington
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Also near Toddington
Also in Toddington
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Let the neighbours know
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
FAQs for Toddington
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is Toddington close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we’ll check.
For event organisers in Toddington
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Occasions we cook for in Toddington
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
After a christening at a church like All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
Why choose live paella in Toddington?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across West Sussex, including Toddington
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
What affects the price in Toddington
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Hosting a paella party in Toddington
Toddington is about 1 mile north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For paella party catering in Toddington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Toddington. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Parks such as Mewsbrook Park typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Historic houses near Toddington include Ecclesden Manor (2.8 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Toddington, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella often features, and we always plan for wind.
For paella party catering in BN17, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Toddington Lane, Hide Close and Hollist Chase; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater parties in Lyminster (1 mile north-west), Wick (1 mile west), Littlehampton (1 mile south), Poling (1 mile north-east) and Rustington (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Zachary Merton Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (1.6 miles south-east). Not far away are WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Littlehampton Academy (0.5 miles south) and Littlehampton College (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Locomotive Public House (less than half a mile west)
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff